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CityCouncil | 2015-03-17 | 13 | The Administrative Services Director gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Daysog stated City Manager selection has been done by the Council in the past, not by recruitment service. In response to Councilmember Daysog's inquiry, the Administrative Services Director stated it is not typical to put out a bid for recruitment services; all firms charge the same and the cost is not great enough to require a bid process; a formal bidding process would extend the timeline for two months. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the City Manager position is a major recruitment; that she supports following the staff recommendation. Councilmember Oddie stated the City Manager recruitment is the most important decision Council will make and he does not want to rush the process; Alameda has a lot of challenges; he is worried that Alameda will get a cookie cutter City Manager because that is what the search firms find; he likes the idea of interviewing potential search firms to see if they understand Alameda's culture. The Administrative Services Director stated if Human Resources recommends a search firm, the next step would be to return to Council for guidance on what to look for in candidates; the firm would communicate with Council in open session; their job is to heed to the wishes of the Council; a bid process may not get a response due to the nature of the public process. Vice Mayor Matarrese inquired whether a search firm was used to hire a Finance Director, to which the Administrative Services Director responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Matarrese inquired whether a search firm was used to hire an Assistant City Manager, to which the Administrative Services Director responded in the negative; stated the major challenge is outreach; the executive search firms have a database for City Managers; the firms have the networking capabilities and have candidates on line. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether community members could work with the search firms and have input in the selection process, to which the Administrative Services Director responded in the affirmative; stated community members could be included on an interview panel to do an initial screening of the most qualified candidates. (15-197) Mayor Spencer stated a motion is needed to continue the meeting past 11:00 p.m. Councilmember Oddie moved approval [of continuing the meeting]. Vice Mayor Matarrese seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 17, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-03-17.pdf |